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Carrier Profile · DOT 279975

Howard E Thomas INC

Private Carrier · Not For HireWalterboro, SC 29488-3949
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Howard E Thomas INC has a fleet of 8 power units and 3 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 5 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameHoward E Thomas INC
DBA
DOT #279975
MC #
CityWalterboro
StateSouth Carolina
ZIP29488-3949
Authority age39.6y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate HM
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed06/16/2025
Company officerSarah Lee White
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
8
Power units
Drivers
3
Total drivers
Inspections
5
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
20.0%
Better than national avg (22.26%)

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

518 SOUTH MEMORIAL AVENUE, Walterboro, SC, 29488-3949

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Inspection history

5 total inspections. OOS rate: 20.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
9/25/2024SC204
4/25/2024SC300
12/11/2025SC200
10/8/2025SC300
3/6/2025SC200

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Oct 1986
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Howard E Thomas INC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Howard E Thomas INC authorized to operate?

Howard E Thomas INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Howard E Thomas INC's safety record?

Howard E Thomas INC has 5 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Howard E Thomas INC operate?

Howard E Thomas INC operates 8 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Howard E Thomas INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Howard E Thomas INC had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Howard E Thomas INC as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Howard E Thomas INC?

Howard E Thomas INC's DOT number is 279975. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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